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Who is eligibile for workers compensation benefits?
A person who is a ‘worker’ or deemed to be a worker under the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 is eligible to claim workers compensation if they suffer a work-related injury. A worker includes:
  • those who work for an employer, under an oral or written contract of service or apprenticeship
  • ‘deemed’ workers
  • full-time, part-time or casual workers. 

Further information
 
 Deemed workers 

 Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998

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